Committee assignments

Public Works Committee, LEOFF 1 Disability Board, South Sound Military and Communities Partnership, TCOMM911 Administration Board, Thurston County Emergency Medical Services Council

Areas of special interest

Economic Investment and Development, Housing Affordability for both home ownership and rental housing, Public Safety and Community Health, Environmental Sustainability and Stewardship, Advocacy for Current Active-Duty Military personnel, military retirees, veterans and their family members.

Career  background

Council Member Jefferson is a former Human Resources Senior Executive Officer with 25 years of active-duty military service. She joined the military as a Private and was promoted multiple times until she was selected for Officer Candidate School based on her exceptional leadership skills. This is a rare accomplishment for any enlisted soldier, and a benefit to the City as it looks at core challenges and opportunities for livelihood, living wages and workplace revitalization.

Why Tumwater City Council?

I know leadership/personnel management, team building and communication. When my military career came to an end, I made the decision to retire and remain in Thurston County. I fell in love with this community because of the healthy, vibrant and thriving outdoor environment. I still enjoy walking and hiking the many trails around our tri-cities. I choose Tumwater to be my forever home, because it’s a great place to live and work. We believe in community, environmental health/wellness and looking out for our neighbors. As our city continues to rapidly grow, we need a voice to meet the needs of Tumwater, I want to use my knowledge and life experience to be that voice.